Machine Safety India Sets New Safety Standards: What You Need to Know Now

Updated on 2025-11-12 Source: Mushroom | Translated by AI 1 min Reading Time

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India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The country is now establishing a new legal framework for machine safety. This means that new regulations must be met for exports to India.

India introduces new regulations on machine safety.(Image: © iStock.com/gorodenkoff, Pilz GmbH & Co. KG)
India introduces new regulations on machine safety.
(Image: © iStock.com/gorodenkoff, Pilz GmbH & Co. KG)

India has established a new legal framework for machinery safety, creating the basis for greater protection for people and machinery. According to a statement, the "Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024" passed by the Ministry of Heavy Industries is expected to come into force on September 1, 2026.

In future, machines may only be exported to India with a valid certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The conformity mark "BIS/CRS Standard Mark" confirms compliance with the Indian Standards (IS) and stands for quality, safety and reliability. In addition, the "Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2020" expands the list of products requiring certification, such as low-voltage switchgear or control units.

Export Only With Authorized Representative

The regulations affect numerous types of machines, from pumps and packaging machines to electrical control components, it continues. For exports, an authorized representative based in India will also be required in future, who will be responsible to the authorities and manage the certification documents.

Automation expert Pilz supports manufacturers and exporters in implementing the new requirements. With its subsidiary in India, the company supports companies in the certification process and is actively involved in standardization in the BIS committee.

Update: An earlier version of this text stated that the first product groups would require certification as early as November 2025. According to Pilz, the Indian authorities have now postponed the deadline indefinitely.

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